Jayco Designer 27 RKS, Owner'S Manual

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CAUTION: Turn off the water heater and allow time for the water to cool before
removing the drain plug to flush the tank.
1. Turn off your main water supply (pump or water hook-up source).
2. Drain the water heater inner tank. Approximately two quarts of water will remain in
the bottom of the tank. This water contains a great deal of the harmful corrosive
material that has accumulated in the tank.
3. Flush tank with air pressure or fresh water to remove the remaining water.
Air Pressure: Air pressure may be applied through the inlet or outlet valve located
on the rear of the tank or the relief valve (Fig. 5-9) located on the front of the unit.
If the relief valve is used, remove the relief valve prior to flushing and insert air
pressure through the relief valve support flange.
Fresh Water: Pump fresh water into tank with the assistance of an onboard or
external water pressure. The water may also be hosed into the tank through the inlet
or outlet valve located on the rear of the tank or the relief valve located on the front
of the unit. Continue this process for approximately five minutes, allowing ample
time for the water to agitate the stagnant water on the bottom of the tank and thus
forcing any corrosive material through the drain opening.
4. Close the drain and relief valves.
REFRIGERATOR - RV TYPE
This appliance in your Jayco recreation vehicle has been designed by its manufacturer to
operate on 120-volt AC electric or on LP gas energy. Its performance depends on
numerous factors such as energy, venting, leveling, humidity and atmosphere temperatures.
It is best to cool the refrigerator for eight hours prior to loading it with food. The
refrigerator is not intended for quick freezing or cooling, so be sure to load it with
already frozen/cooled food. Air must be free to circulate withing the fresh food
compartment.
Do not cover the shelves with paper, plastic, etc.
Leveling
Comfortable vehicle leveling is well within the refrigerator’s operating requirements of
three degrees off level side-to-side and six degrees off level front-to-back (looking at the
front of the refrigerator). Continued operation outside of these limits can result in
irreparable damage to the cooling system.
Venting
For the refrigerator to operate correctly there are two vents that must be unrestricted in
your travel trailer. The first vent is located in the lower portion of the sidewall. It is a
hinged or removable panel that allows access to service compartments on the refrigerator.
The second vent is located in the roof of the travel trailer, above the coils on the rear side
of the refrigerator. Please note, birds might build nests in this vent. It is advisable to
retain the screen over the base to prevent this from occurring.